Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act 2017. País/Territorio Tuvalu Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2017 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to amend the Merchant Shipping Act 1987 to update the Act to ensure that there is compliance with current international maritime conventions and for related purposes. Materia Mar Palabra clave Navegación Negocios/industria/corporaciones Cumplimiento/aplicación Inspección Área marina Contaminación marina Infracciones/sanciones Cuestiones de procedimiento Registro Transporte/depósito Relaciones internacionales/cooperación Puerto Área geográphica Asia y Pacifico, Países menos desarrollados, Oceania, Polinesia, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Pacífico Sur Resumen The Act amends the Merchant Shipping Act 1987 of Tuvalu to update the Act and ensure compliance with current international maritime conventions and related matters. The amendment introduces new provisions on the administration and regulation of the maritime sector, the registration of domestic and foreign ships, the application and enforcement of international maritime conventions, the limitation of liability for cargo carried on government ships, and the penalties for offences under the Act. The text also repeals and replaces some sections and schedules of the original Act, and makes consequential amendments to other laws related to harbours and marine pollution. Texto completo Inglés Referencias - Legislación Enmienda Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 48.28). Legislación | Tuvalu | 1987 (2008) Palabra clave: Contaminación marina, Embarcación de pesca, Registro, Navegación Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX